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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,090

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,595 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,641 $28,084
Limited Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 185
Cargo net 42 48
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Universal garage door opener 77 93
Class II trailer hitch 369 468
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars   195
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Limited Package 2,144  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 120
Cargo net 28 31
All-weather floor mats 33 39
Universal garage door opener 50 61
Class II trailer hitch 240 351
Navigation system 1,823 888
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Roof rack crossbars   117
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 6,326 2,917
Options (change) 5,531 2,211
Destination 625 795
Total Price $35,546 $33,707
Total Invoice $32,797 $31,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,109
Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,546$33,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,546$32,187
Total Invoice$32,797$31,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$29,688

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackForester
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,402

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelOutbackForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length188.7 in169.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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